Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books
Orphaned by a devastating earthquake, young Clare is thrust into a world that tests his gentle nature at every turn. His wanderings expose him to the harshness of humanity, yet he retains an innate goodness that touches those he meets. This narrative is a poignant exploration of innocence persisting amidst the rough shaking of a cruel world.
In this intense and brilliant book, Bowles focuses on Morocco, condensing experience, emotion, and the whole history of a people into a series of short, insightful vignettes. He distills for us the very essence of Moroccan culture. With extraordinary immediacy, he takes the reader on a journey through the Moroccan centuries, pausing at points along the way to create resonant images of the country, it's landscapes, and the beliefs and characteristics of its inhabitants. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.Voir livre
Buck, a sturdy crossbreed canine (half St. Bernard, half Shepard), is a dog born to luxury and raised in a sheltered Californian home. But then he is kidnapped and sold to be a sled dog in the harsh and frozen Yukon Territory. Passed from master to master, Buck embarks on an extraordinary journey, proving his unbreakable spirit... First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike. No other popular writer of his time did any better writing than you will find in "The Call of the Wild". —H. L. Mencken. Few men have more convincingly examined the connection between the creative powers of the individual writer and the unconscious drive to breed and to survive, found in the natural world… London is in and committed to his creations to a degree very nearly unparalleled in the composition of fiction. —James DickeyVoir livre
The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death. Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society. Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works—from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility—each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her. Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme—from Love & Longing to Female Strength—this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen’s funny, moving, and thought-provoking words. Content of themes: Love & Longing Friendship Society Female Strength Life & Death Faith Art & Literature “The wit of Jane Austen has for a partner the perfection of her taste.” —Virginia WoolfVoir livre
Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.Voir livre
A young man chasing glory. A court ruled by intrigue. Love caught between fate and ambition. Swept up in the aftermath of Napoleon's wars, Fabrice del Dongo plunges into a world of political plots, forbidden passions, and dangerous illusions. From the chaos of battle to the elegance and corruption of Italian courts, his journey unfolds through love, betrayal, imprisonment, and unexpected grace—guided by the unforgettable Duchess Gina, one of literature's most captivating heroines. Hailed as "one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century," Stendhal's masterpiece blends psychological insight, romantic intensity, and sharp political observation. Its pace, irony, and emotional depth make it as thrilling as it is profound. If you love sweeping European classics, complex characters, and stories where passion collides with power, this novel is essential reading. Open the book—and enter a world where ambition, love, and destiny are forever entwined.Voir livre
A point of view of the proceeding madness of a friend. The mind ponders the possibility of madness and redemption upon the eve of ones family name. Usher shall be no more!Voir livre
